Best table in $1500 range

Toddwj,
I like Teres as much as anyone (I own one) but they are clearly above your present budget.

The biggest problem with the Scout is that the motor is known for poor speed stability. Many owners have either added VPI's SDS unit ($500ish) or replaced the VPI motor with one from Teres ($525) or Origin Live ($550). All who've done so report dramatically improved musical results.

I'd look at a Nottingham Horizon with the RB250 arm. That combo is usually sold for about $1200. I've never heard anyone report a speed control issue with a Nott'. In fact, one Scout owner reported that both his buddy's Nott' motor and a Teres motor improved his Scout, while the Teres motor made no improvement on his friend's Nott'.

A used Nott' Spacedeck with Spacearm would stomp any of the above BTW. If you're willing to consider used that would be a hugely satisfying first (and maybe last) vinyl rig, and buying used is an excellent way to avoid the depreciation hit.

Good luck and enjoy the tunes whatever you choose.

Doug,

Whaddya mean, above his budjet? Does anyone ever look at the sale page on the Teres site? Chris has some acrylic plinths for FIFTY BUCKS. I know, I bought two of them! So, 50 for a platter 1400 for motor, bearing & platter (acrylic) = 1450 + shipping. Rb250 & 103r = 4-500. K&K = 250. Total? Gueass what Well under 2500. If upgrades are a key issue, this would be the only way to go. If you want to have some fun buy two plinths and play around with lead in one of them.

Shame on you Doug!

I'd go with the Scout. I did and wouldn't trade it in for any other in the price range.

Rob

Joe has spoken! Totally forgot the sale page, so shame on me indeed! (Do I have to send mine back?) ;-)

Toddwj,
Run, don't walk, to the Teres website.

Doug,

I knew you'd see the light! We can't let the non-Teres crowd suborn a possible new recruit!

On the other hand, I don't know why I bought the two plinths, it just seemed like too good of a deal. Maybe a little experimentation....